target
Example Sentences
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In the span of a month and a half, analysts’ ratings and price targets for our basket of 25 semiconductor-equipment stocks haven’t changed much, but forward price-to-earnings ratios have increased dramatically for some of them.
From MarketWatch
Andrew Marton, the homeowner, pointed to streetlights around the block that have been targeted by thieves.
From Los Angeles Times
A soft landing is the term used by economists for getting inflation down to the Federal Reserve’s 2% annual target without putting the economy in a recession.
From MarketWatch
At the time, he and his fellow marchers were completely unaware that a plan had been foiled, potentially targeting that event.
From BBC
But an emotional James said he was not giving up, targeting the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.
From Barron's
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